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2012 Korbel Dinner Honorees

15th Annual Korbel Dinner
August 15th, 2012
Plaza Ballroom, Sheraton Denver Downtown
1550 Court Place, Denver, Colorado 80202
6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception ♦ 7:30 p.m. Dinner

 

This year's keynote speaker will be Walter Isaacson, CEO of The Aspen Institute and celebrated author. Walter's works include Steve Jobs; American Sketches; Einstein: His Life and Universe; Kissinger: A Biography; and Benjamin Franklin: An American Life. Previously, Walter was Managing Editor of TIME and CEO of CNN. The University of Denver will honor Walter with the Global Leadership Award for his work fostering public/private partnerships in international development.

Lee McIntire, Chairman and CEO of CH2M HILL, will receive this year's University of Denver International Bridge Builders Award, in recognition of his contributions to several international endeavors, including the World Economic Forum, the U.S.-Brazil CEO Forum, and the Aspen Institute's Commission on the Artic.

Trygve Myhren, President of Myhren Media, Inc. and Chairman of DU's Board of Trustees will receive the Josef Korbel Humanitarian Award for his leadership worldwide and his generous philanthropic work within the Denver community. Trygve led a number of media consortia and founded six cable networks, including the Food Network. He is a member of both the National Cable Television and the Colorado Ski and Snowboard Halls of Fame. His many philanthropic interests include the U.S. Paralympic ski team, education, Connect the Kids uplift for disadvantaged youth, Denver Art Museum and environmental sustainability.

special thanks to our title sponsors

CH2MHill

           Sie Foundation


special thanks to our global sponsors

Southwest Generation logo

Margot and Allan Frank

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A highlight of each Korbel Dinner is the Keynote address given by a distinguished national or international leader. Past speakers have included: Dr. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State (PhD, Josef Korbel School '81; BA, DU '74) ; General George W. Casey, Jr., former Chief of Staff of the US Army (MA, Josef Korbel School '80); and the Honorable Madeleine Korbel Albright, former U.S. Secretary of State. Last year’s speaker was United Nations Secretary General, Ban ki-Moon.

  • Walter Isaacson
  • 2012 Keynote Speaker
Walter Isaacson